President Bola Tinubu is currently chairing a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
This meeting comes after the Council of State meeting, which discussed matters of national importance, security, and policing. According to reports, the meetings aim to review ongoing security operations, assess strategies to combat rising insecurity, and consider fresh measures to improve coordination among security agencies.
The high level meeting is part of President Tinubu’s renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and restoring public confidence amid rising security concerns. “The meetings aim to discuss matters of national importance and key issues affecting national security and policing,” a statement read. The Council of State meeting is scheduled to discuss national security, while the Police Council meeting will focus on policing reforms and key administrative matters.
The meetings come as President Tinubu returns to Abuja after a 10 day working visit to Lagos, where he engaged with investors, development partners, and political stakeholders. Thursday’s meeting will be the second Council of State meeting under Tinubu’s administration, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.
Present at the meeting are the 36 State Governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The meeting is expected to review the nation’s security situation, evaluate ongoing military operations, and consider fresh measures to tackle banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence in some northern and central states.
The Police Council, chaired by the President, oversees the organisation, administration, and operational control of the Nigeria Police Force, including the appointment and discipline of senior officers. The meeting is a pivotal point in the administration’s ongoing review of Nigeria’s internal security strategy.
The outcome of this meeting could be a defining moment in the country’s law enforcement trajectory, as Nigeria marks its 65th year of independence. The meeting began with a solemn minute of silence in honour of former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, who died on August 31, 2025.
